Blog Post

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-February 24, 2015-Powderhounds celebrated the weekend with a winter storm that blanketed the mountain with two feet of Champagne Powder® snow, reminding skiers and riders that the season is far from over. With seven weeks to go, Steamboat does not close out the 2014/2015 winter until Sunday, April 12

“This weekend’s storm made for one of those unique Champagne Powder® snow experiences that we all live for,” said Chris Diamond, president and chief operating officer for Steamboat. “Steamboat is arguably enjoying the best snow conditions in the Colorado Rocky Mountains with the largest mid-mountain base of any major destination resort in the state and forecasts point that it will only get better.”

Since February 1st, the resort has enjoyed 52.5 inches at mid-mountain and 54.5 inches at the summit, including 21 inches and 23 inches over the weekend respectively. Steamboat is reporting a 61-inch base at mid-mountain and 72-inch base at the summit. This season, Steamboat has been blanketed by nearly 16 feet of snow at mid-mountain and more than 17 feet at the summit since October 1.

More snow is expected off and on over the Colorado high country through the remainder of the week. Steamboat Springs will begin to feel the effects of another system Wednesday with several inches of fresh snow by Thursday. The next substaintial snow storm is anticipated by the weekend.

“Mother Nature has put us right back into full-on winter with lots of snow and cold temperatures,” said Doug Allen, vice president of mountain operations. “Forecasts are calling for a shift for March and April bringing a snowier pattern to the resort. As we all know, Steamboat is notorious for big storms coupled with pristine bluebird skies, and this weekend storm is just the beginning of what we see as an incredible second half of the season.”

In addition to serving up heaps of Champagne Powder® snow, the resort is offering the Sun & Snow Package for avid powder lovers including 20% or more savings on three or more days of lodging and lifts. The savings go even further with $200 in resort credit for arrivals before March 7th and $300 in resort credit for arrivals for March 21st or later as part of the Sun & Snow Package. With a variety of special packages, passes and programs, there are plenty of ways to ensure you share in the excitement of this season’s Champagne Powder snow and all that spring has to offer.

Steamboat’s nonstop flight program offers convenient access to Ski Town, U.S.A.® via nonstop air service from eleven major airports on Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines. Contact Steamboat Central Reservations® to explore travel options or for winter vacation packages including the Sun & Snow Package at www.steamboat.com or 1-800-922-2722.

To stay up to date on Steamboat’s snow conditions, visit www.steamboat.com to view the Mountain Cam Network, including the Champagne Powder snow cam, as well as featured photos, videos and the Straight Talk Mountain Report. In addition, follow #SteamboatResort on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.